Bill Gates on Omicron: ‘We could be entering the worst part of the pandemic’
By Richard Davis, CNN Business In a series of tweets late Tuesday, Bill Gates says he plans to cancel most of his holiday plans and warned that that…
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Existing home sales, median price edged up in November
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose for the third straight month in November, reflecting strong demand, low…
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Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by almost two years in 2020
According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy in the U.S. last year was 77 years, a decrease of 1.8 years…
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California now to require booster shots for healthcare workers
California health care workers will be required to have coronavirus booster shots to ensure that hospitals are ready to deal with a surge in cases as…
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Thousands of federal inmates released due to Covid concerns
The U.S. Justice Department made an announcement on Tuesday that thousands of federal inmates are being released in an effort to combat the spread of…
Continue Reading Americans feel better about the economy, for now
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Americans are feeling more optimistic about the recovery, which has continued to go strong into the final month of the…
Continue Reading Austria tamps down New Year’s Eve parties to fight omicron
VIENNA (AP) — Austria has announced a slate of new measures aimed at slowing the spread of the omicron variant, including closing restaurants…
Continue ReadingMan with active warrants for sex crimes against kids is focus of Texas Amber Alert
By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story MEDINA COUNTY, Texas (WLOS) — Authorities say a North…
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New York mayor says he’s hopeful Times Square celebration will go on as planned
By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN New York City’s mayor is hopeful that the annual New Year’s Eve Times Square celebration will happen as planned…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s Japón limita temporalmente la venta de papas fritas debido a la escasez de papas
CNNEE (CNN) — McDonald’s Japón está limitando la venta de papas fritas, temporalmente, debido al impacto de las inundaciones en Canadá…
Continue ReadingPolice: Woman opens fire at Taco Bell drive-thru over bad service
By KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story BELLEVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — Fast food workers at a Metro East…
Continue Reading An 1875 almanac, books and a coin were discovered in time capsule found in the pedestal of Robert E. Lee statue
By David Williams and Sara Smart, CNN An 1875 almanac, two withered books, a coin and a cloth envelope were among the artifacts inside an 1887 time…
Continue ReadingNeighbors and community in shock after first grader is hit by bus, killed in Missouri
By Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story FESTUS, Missouri (KMOV) — An unimaginable tragedy hitting a community…
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Doncic in NBA protocols; league postpones 2 more games
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Dallas star Luka Doncic has entered the league’s health and safety protocols. That news came on the same…
Continue Reading Doncic in NBA protocols; league postpones 2 more games
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Dallas star Luka Doncic has entered the league’s health and safety protocols. That news came on the same…
Continue Reading US consumer confidence rises despite omicron, higher prices
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose this month as Americans shrugged off concerns about rising…
Continue ReadingA political fight over 5G could upend air travel: What you should know
By Brian Fung, CNN Business From mask requirements to waived change fees, the pandemic has dramatically changed what it’s like to fly. But…
Continue ReadingA political fight over 5G could upend air travel: What you should know
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Business From mask requirements to waived change fees, the pandemic has dramatically changed what it’s like to fly. But…
Continue Reading Israeli archaeologists find treasures in ancient shipwrecks
By MOSHE EDRI Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israel Antiquities Authority says it’s discovered remnants of two shipwrecks off the…
Continue Reading Judge rejects charge against Georgia lawmaker in hit-and-run
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has dismissed a criminal charge of reckless conduct against Georgia state Rep. Trey Kelley.…
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